This document discusses both the advantages and disadvantages of computers. Some key advantages mentioned are their ability to store and communicate large amounts of data efficiently. However, the document also notes that the increasing reliance on computers can create problems if they malfunction, as critical data can be lost and businesses can become inoperable without access to computers. Personal data is also vulnerable to theft online. Computers may also distract from productivity and social interactions due to the large amount of online content.
4. One of the overwhelming advantages of the computer lies in its very
necessity. Computer technology and use is of critical importance. Its ability
for communication and storing data would represent another advantage. If
connected to the internet, its ability to obtain resources would be another
attribute. Along with data collection, the computer features different methods
and manners to present this data, which makes it advantageous to the
user. The disadvantages are going to be difficult to articulate because
computers have become such a mainstay in our existence. I think that one
disadvantage would be our dependence on them. Computers are now
needed for so much, we have a natural dependence on them. This proves to
be disastrous when individuals have their computers lost or stolen, or when
identity theft, a concoction of computers, happens to individuals.
5. Computers make it extremely easy to store and access data, but their increasing use
has led to an extreme level of dependence on them, which can create a number of
problems if and when computers malfunction. A power outage can render entire
businesses or institutions essentially inoperable without the use of computers. Data
that is stored on computers can also be lost permanently if not backed up properly, and
back up methods are not entirely dependable.
In a similar vein, personal data stored on computers is often extremely vulnerable to
digital theft. Data regarding bank accounts, credit cards, social security numbers and
more is commonly transmitted online, and security protocols to protect this data are not
always effective.
Computers also create the added potential for distraction. The sheer amount of
content on the Internet makes it possible to spend almost limitless time browsing blogs,
playing games or chatting with friends. This can dramatically detract from productivity,
whether it's at work, in school or at home. Computers can also hinder social
interactions. Many users are often distracted from real life interactions by the draw of
computers, diminishing social relationships.
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7. Computer Software
Definition. Software is a generic
term for organized collections
of computer data and instructions,
often broken into two major
categories: system software that
provides the basic non-task-
specific functions of the computer,
and application software which is
used by users to accomplish
specific tasks.
8. Computer hardware is the collection
of physical parts of
a computer system. This includes the
computer case, monitor, keyboard,
and mouse. It also includes all the
parts inside the computer case, such
as the hard disk drive, motherboard,
video card, and many
others. Computer hardware is what
you can physically touch.